Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 60 m |
| Horizon lock | true | false |
| Max video | 8K | 4K60 |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | advanced |
Between the Osmo 360 and HDR-AS300, the Osmo 360 comes out ahead in horizon lock / max video, while the HDR-AS300 wins on waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo 360 scores 77 and the HDR-AS300 scores 65 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo 360 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Osmo 360 if you care most about horizon lock / max video. The biggest gaps in its favor are horizon lock, max video, stabilization. The single most decisive one: Has Horizon lock.
Pick the HDR-AS300 if you care most about waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth. The single most decisive one: Waterproof depth — 500.00% more. 60 m vs 10 m.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Osmo 360 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: DJI - Osmo 360 or Sony - HDR-AS300?
DJI - Osmo 360 leads the current Mars Score by 12.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, waterproof depth against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose DJI - Osmo 360 if…
DJI - Osmo 360 has the measurable edge on has horizon lock, max video, stabilization quality.
Choose Sony - HDR-AS300 if…
Sony - HDR-AS300 has the measurable edge on water depth m.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why DJI - Osmo 360 wins
- ▲Has Horizon lock.
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K60).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Why Sony - HDR-AS300 wins
- ▲Waterproof depth — 500.00% more. 60 m vs 10 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 8Klead | 4K60 |
| Max 4K fps | 60 | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | truelead | false |
| Stabilization | gimbal-classlead | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo 360 | Sony - HDR-AS300 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 10 m | 60 mlead |
| Weight | 188 g | 109 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |